It's been nine months since Mate Ma'a Tonga's memorable run to the World Cup semi finals, which included a famous victory over New Zealand in Hamilton.
The Kingdom's request for a rematch against the Kiwis in October was rejected by New Zealand Rugby League, who also vetoed Tonga's desire to host the Kangaroos in Auckland.
Woolf said despite both sides wanting the match to go ahead roadblocks keep getting in the way.
"Our first option was that we wanted to play against New Zealand but it was very clear early on that that was not going to happen," he said.